Iroquois County Summary

Life in Iroquois County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Iroquois County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Iroquois County:

  • The population in Iroquois County is 26,746.

  • The median home value in Iroquois County is $147,447.

  • The median income in Iroquois County is $62,439.

  • The median rent in Iroquois County is $793.

  • The unemployment rate in Iroquois County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Iroquois County is 13.4%.

  • The average high in Iroquois County is 69.7° and there are 92.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Iroquois County

List Of Cities & Towns in Iroquois County

Watseka, IL Population 4,630

Gilman, IL Population 1,576

Onarga, IL Population 1,362

Sheldon, IL Population 1,309

Clifton, IL Population 1,279

Milford, IL Population 1,136

Chebanse, IL Population 1,033

Cissna Park, IL Population 960

Ashkum, IL Population 765

Danforth, IL Population 619

Buckley, IL Population 472

Crescent City, IL Population 450

Woodland, IL Population 333

Beaverville, IL Population 321

Martinton, IL Population 312

Loda, IL Population 289

Donovan, IL Population 254

Iroquois, IL Population 205

Wellington, IL Population 204

Thawville, IL Population 200

Papineau, IL Population 109

Map Of Iroquois County

Iroquois County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Iroquois County is 69.7°.

  • There are 78.6 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 92.9 inches of rain each year with 8.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:44 hours of sun each day in Iroquois County.

StatIroquois County
Mean High69.7
Nice Days78.6
Rainfall92.9
Snowfall8.2
Sunny Hours4:44
69.7°
Average High
92.9
Inches of Rain

Iroquois County Demographics

Population over time in Iroquois County

The current population in Iroquois County is 26,746. The population has decreased -1.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 27,362 -0.3%
2022 27,437 -1.3%
2021 27,812 -

Gender in Iroquois County

  • Iroquois County is 50.6% female with 13,538 female residents.

  • Iroquois County is 49.4% male with 13,208 male residents.

Female
50.6% (13,538)
Male
49.4% (13,208)
Gender Iroquois County IL USA
Female 50.6% 50.6% 50.5%
Male 49.4% 49.4% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Iroquois County

Iroquois County is:

  • 87.8% White with 23,491 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 182 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 99 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 58 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 764 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.0% Hispanic with 2,132 Hispanic residents.

White
87.8% (23,491)
African American
0.7% (182)
American Indian
0.1% (20)
Asian
0.4% (99)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (58)
Two Or More
2.9% (764)
Hispanic
8.0% (2,132)

Table: Iroquois County By Race

Race Iroquois County IL USA
White 87.8% 58.7% 58.2%
African American 0.7% 13.6% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.4% 5.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.9% 3.0% 3.9%
Hispanic 8.0% 18.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Iroquois County, Illinois

  • 4.7% of households in Iroquois County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.2% of households in Iroquois County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Iroquois County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Iroquois County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Iroquois County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Iroquois County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Iroquois County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Iroquois County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Iroquois County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Iroquois County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.7% (1,255)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.2% (1,382)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.3% (2,475)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.4% (1,977)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.1% (3,776)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.4% (4,644)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.4% (3,594)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.1% (4,568)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.1% (1,885)
$200,000 or more
4.4% (1,184)
Income Iroquois County IL USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.2% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.3% 6.2% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.4% 6.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.1% 9.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.4% 15.1% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 12.7% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.1% 17.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.1% 9.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 4.4% 13.1% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Iroquois County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Iroquois County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,069)
9-12th Grade
7% (1,872)
High School / GED
40% (10,698)
Some College
23% (6,151)
Associate's Degree
10% (2,674)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (3,209)
Master's Degree
4% (1,069)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Iroquois County IL USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 5%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 40% 25% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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